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Sinus Survival provides crucial guidance and information on such topics as: - how to select over-the-counter drugs that won't do more harm than good; -how to learn simple exercises that can aid sinus drainage; and - how dietary and lifestyle changes can significantly relieve sinus and respiratory disease.

Robert S. Ivker, D.O., has been a family physician for thirty years. He is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Family Medicine and a clinical instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Introduction: The Sinus Survival Story

1

(8)

The ``Quick Fix'' for Sinusitis, Allergies, and Colds

9

(13)

Holistic Medicine and the Wellness Self-Test

22

(9)

Hallmarks of Optimal Health

23

(8)

What are Sinuses and Why are They Sick?

31

(26)

The Prevalence and Causes of Sinus Disease and Allergies

34

(2)

The Common Cold

36

(1)

Cigarettes and Other Sources of Smoke

37

(2)

Air Pollution: Outdoor

39

(8)

Air Pollution: Indoor

47

(3)

Dry Air

50

(1)

Cold Air

51

(1)

Allergies

52

(1)

Occupational Hazards

53

(1)

Dental Problems

54

(1)

Immunodeficiency

54

(1)

Malformations

55

(1)

Emotional Stress

55

(2)

Diagnosing Sinusitis, Allergies, and Colds

57

(19)

Acute Sinusitis

57

(10)

Chronic Sinusitis

67

(3)

Allergic R hinitis

70

(6)

The Conventional Medical Treatment for Sinusitis, Allergies, and Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)

76

(23)

Acute and Chronic Sinusitis

77

(15)

Allergies

92

(3)

Otitis Media

95

(4)

Healing Your Body: Physical and Environmental Health

99

(156)

Causes

101

(2)

Environmental Health

103

(18)

Physical Health

121

(3)

Goals

124

(3)

Air and Breathing

127

(2)

Water, Moisture, and Nasal Hygiene

129

(10)

Hydrotherapy

139

(1)

Diet

140

(9)

Vitamins, Herbs, Supplements, and Antioxidants

149

(13)

Exercise, Physical Activity, and Rest

162

(11)

Allergies, Hay Fever, and Allergic R hinitis

173

(5)

Colds

178

(12)

Professional Care Therapies

190

(15)

Candida

205

(50)

Healing Your Mind

255

(41)

The Body-Mind Connection

257

(3)

Psychotherapy

260

(2)

Beliefs, Affirmations, and Goals

262

(9)

Guided Imagery and Visualization

271

(4)

Optimism and Humor

275

(3)

Emotional Health

278

(3)

Emotional Causes of Dis-ease

281

(3)

Breathwork and Meditation

284

(2)

Dealing with Anger

286

(3)

Dreamwork and Journaling

289

(3)

Work and Play

292

(3)

Summary

295

(1)

Healing Your Spirit

296

(31)

Accessing Spirit

297

(15)

Social Health

312

(13)

Summary

325

(2)

Sinus Survival Success Stories

327

(15)

Most Commonly Asked Questions

342

(11)

Product Index

353

(2)

Resource Guide

355

(10)

Bibliography

365

(6)

Index

371

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Sinus Survival : The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Colds and Sinusitis

Sinus Survival : The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Colds and Sinusitis

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